WARDRUNA, the Norwegian outfit known for their evocative, immersive music rooted in Norse history and nature, have released a live video for “Lyfjaberg (Live at the Acropolis)” from the band’s forthcoming concert film, Live at the Acropolis (available on DVD/Blu-Ray on January 24).
Each of WARDRUNA’s performances bridges the ancient and the elemental, resonating with audiences in a profoundly human and natural way, and this recording of “Lyfjaberg” serves as a powerful example of that connection. Filmed at the UNESCO World Heritage site, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, at the Acropolis in Athens during the autumn equinox on Sept. 21, 2023, the forthcoming concert film captures a once-in-a-lifetime performances.
The song is featured on the Einar Selvik-helmed band’s forthcoming album, Birna (Jan. 24, Sony Music/By Norse Music). Birna was written and recorded over three years, with music by Selvik and longtime collaborator/vocalist Linda-Fay Hella, and lyrics solely by Selvik. Performers on the album include Eilif Gundersen (bukkehorn, lur, flute, backing vocals), HC Dalgaard (drums, percussion, backing vocals), Sondre Veland (percussion, backing vocals), John Stenersen (mora-harp) and Arne Sandvoll (percussion, backing vocals).
Birna and Live at the Acropolis pre-orders are available now at this location with the new album available on limited-edition vinyl, CD and digitally.
Birna tracklisting:
1. Hertan
2. Birna
3. Ljos til Jord
4. Dvaledraumar
5. Jord til Ljos
6. Himinndotter
7. Hibjørnen
8. Skuggehesten
9. Tretale
10. Lyfjaberg
WARDRUNA tour dates:
November 15 Frankfurt am Main, DE Jahrhunderthalle
November 16 Nürnberg, DE Meistersingerhalle SOLD OUT
November 17 Vienna, AT Konzerthaus
November 19 Brussels, BE Cirque Royal SOLD OUT
November 20 Halle, DE Händelhalle
November 21 Prague, CZ Forum Karlin
November 23 Utrecht, NL Tivoli Vredenburg SOLD OUT
November 24 Utrecht, NL Tivoli Vredenburg SOLD OUT
November 26 Düsseldorf, DE Tonhalle SOLD OUT
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